On March 4th and 5th, 1977, The Rolling Stones played two unannounced shows at the El Mocambo Club in Toronto, Canada. The club had a capacity of 300, and the gigs were “secret,”with winners of a contest invited to see Canadian rock band April Wine with support from a group called “the Cockroaches,” who were actually the Stones. Earlier that …
When I give thought about Three Things You Don't Know About Sooke, British Columbia, I am compelled to share 3 things you really don't know about Sooke and will never learn about on TripAdvisor. *I am not trying to insult users of TripAdvisor, of which I am one… I am just saying… you know what I mean.
Nothing against the plains or oceans, but if you want to hypnotize a kid with nature, go for three-dimensional spaces with high vertical, try the Bugs – Canada’s Bugaboos – one of the continent’s premiere hiking and climbing arenas.
While travel is slowly rebounding from its lowest point during the pandemic, things are still a tad problematic with many new COVID-19 variants out there. But many travelers are determined to continue with their vacations. According to a survey of more than 5,000 travelers by vacation rental site Evolve, 32 percent of travelers are not factoring the Delta variant into their travel plans at all, and of the travelers who are, 46.5 percent won't consider canceling their plans because of it "until much closer to the trip dates."
ED BOITANO ON “OUR CITY TONIGHT” TV Last Sunday, the hit Canadian TV series Our City Tonight interviewed Traveling Boy editor, Ed Boitano. The main focus of the interview was how Traveling Boy was able to survive during the C-19 pandemic when few people have been traveling. Hosts Jim Gordon and Leeta Liepins offered praise and asked pertinent questions …
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s heritage and culture are amazingly rich for a place of its size. It is steeped in history and a refreshing change after visiting the carny atmosphere of Niagara Falls, 12 miles away. Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) is a welcome breath of quiet and beauty nestled at the mouth of the mighty Niagara River where it flows into Lake Ontario.
Padre Pro’s last request was to be allowed to kneel and pray. When the firing squad’s shots failed to kill him, a soldier shot him at point-blank range. Pro had been falsely accused in the bombing attempt of former Mexican President Álvaro Obregón, and had become a wanted man. Betrayed to the authorities, he was sentenced to death without the benefit of any legal process.
I first visited Montréal over fifteen years ago, and from the second I arrived in this culturally vibrant and international city, I knew I would return often. On each visit to the city, there were always new sights and pleasures to discover, but there were also certain attractions and experiences that have become almost mandatory pilgrimages. Yes, there is much …
With Canada Day just passing our door, we thought this would be an appropriate time to ask a group of our illustrate Canadian friends, all connected to the world of travel, one questions: Who is their favorite Prime Minister? It proved to be a good pathway for the beginning of dialogue between our nations. As can be expected their answers were both thoughtful and astute.
The most depressing place on the planet is my hometown of Seattle in the month of January. The December holidays are over with January’s grim back-to-realty winter looking us straight in the face. In Seattle that generally means endless light showers and a sun that has completely disappeared. But leave it to the Canadians who embrace the long winter months of ice and snow with celebrations that warm both the heart and soul.
